From the Editor...
The Move to Digital Competitions ance rides, remotely has opened them up to a whole new group of riders. There are many people out there who don’t have a trailer, or a way to get to a show. They don’t have the finances to spend on a full day of showing, or their horse does not do well away from home. Remote showing allows these people to get a competition experience without the competition stress.
I don’t know about you, but I thought things would be much more back to normal by now. It seems we are in the classic “two steps forward, one step back.” Events we thought would go on, or that were moved from the spring, are in jeopardy or being canceled. More events are going online, but some competitions are being held under strict guidelines. It’s hard to know what the right answer is. I won’t even begin to try. One positive out of all of this is the expansion of online events. Being able to enter shows, or even endur-
This issue talks about the partnership between FOSH and North American Western Dressage for the Gaits Wide Open Virtual Gaited Championship Show. Even if you have never tried Dressage or Western Dressage, here’s your chance! Soon we will be heading into fall, when so many of us hit the trails enjoying the cooler weather. Trail riding is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and stress relief. It’s also easy to social distance. I know I’m looking forward to it. Until then, stay well and stay safe. Regards,
Stephanie Stephanie J. Ruff Editor, editor@fosh.info
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